Associate (Specialty Contractor)

2008 Associate Membership Application

Here's what we can do to immediately begin improving your business:

Stay In The Know With Informative Communications

The Builders Association communicates with members regularly; we do the work and keep you aware of industry news and upcoming business opportunity so that you can use your time more effectively.

• You'll receive a weekly e-mail, The Builder Blast every Wednesday.  You'll get information on upcoming events, industry issues, and educational opportunities.  We're the only construction association in the area with our own weekly e-mail update.
• Our bi-monthly newsletter, The Builder, will arrive six times a year.  In it you'll find in-depth stories on industry trends written by leading building experts, new and unique construction projects, and association news.

Promote Your Company

Not only will we communicate with you, but you can use this website to communicate with other members as well.  We offer a host of opportunities for you to showcase your business through the site, including the ability to post photos of recent projects, press releases, and marketing text. 

You'll also have many opportunities to network with the area's most prominent contractors, and many sponsorship opportunities to have your company's information put before hundreds of high-level construction executives.

Save Time on Labor Relations

A Full-Time Resource For Your Business

Our full-time, on-staff labor expert is there to help solve your problems, whenever and wherever you need it:

• Jurisdictional Disputes
• Union Grievances
• Audits
• Signatory Issues

We've saved our members anywhere from $23,000 to $216,000 per instance.

No-Hassle Contracts

Union Contracts can also be signed through the Builders Association, giving you better contract terms and more provisions to protect your business investment.  Our contracts:

• Offer you the option to renew once they expire, as opposed to requiring you to renew as many contracts do.
• Keep you from being liable for subcontractor nonpayment.
• Protect you from personal liability for corporate obligations.

The Area's Best Educational Opportunity

Exclusive Sessions

The Builders Association consistently brings leaders of the construction industry directly to our members.  We look to the horizon to cover important topics to give you an edge in a highly competitive market.  We want to provide you with the best possible resources, people that will give you highly focused information you can use immediately to improve your business practices.  See our  training/education area for more details.

Diverse Options

Through the Construction Education Institute, over 60 courses per year are available to train your company employees in a variety of subjects from Project Management Training to Construction Spanish.  Employees of any skill level can find a course, register through the Builders Association, and improve their abilities.  For more info and to register, download the CEI Informational Materials.

Save Money With Our Safety Partnership and Services

Safety Partnership with OSHA 

Keep from dealing with expensive fines and intrusive site visits by participating in our free  OSHA Safety Partnership.  As the most comprehensive and complete partnership in the area, it can save you time and money.

Other Safety Services

• Quarterly Safety Forums to allow your company to discuss and prepare for safety issues
• Distribute Safety Awards to market your reliability to your clients, and
• Create eligibility for national awards through your complimentary membership with the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

Thorough Government Relations

Working Together As A Force For Change

The Builders Association seeks to give businesses a single, concentrated voice, one that works for beneficial change in the industry.  We work hard to support construction-friendly bills and oppose bills that would have a negative impact on your business.

Getting Your Voice Heard

We also monitor the activities of the city government and keep you aware of new laws and regulations that impact your daily work efforts.  The Builders Association sits on several of the area's prominent advisory groups and boards, meaning that your opinion can be heard with ease.

AGC membership

As a member of The Builders Association, you will automatically become a member of the AGC. Membership with AGC provides you with a host of benefits, including national representation,  access to their expansive catalog of business resources, invitations to national conferences, and government representation on a federal level. The Builders Association is the Chicago area chapter of the AGC.